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			I've had this problem, and in Florida, so it very well may not be related to the weather.  All the lotions and slathering and dipping and parafin suggestions have been really good.  I employ some of those techniques now with varying success. 
 
I've found, in terms of OTC, that Gold Bond Medicated lotion with Aloe and Neutrogena Norwegian Formula lotions work well for me.  The NNF tends to feel and look like Vaseline at first.  It gets better when you rub it in. 
 
Whoever mentioned checking the label is a smart cookie.  Alcohol is very drying as are some of the acids commonly listed.   
 
Even using lotions and creams, I found that it just wasn't enough.  So I went to a dermie and he prescribed Clobetasol Propionate for me.  Even when the cracks were really deep and I had layers of them on top of one another (that was NOT fun, I assure you), this stuff worked for me.  I haven't really had that issue in WA, which is weird to me (and led to the whole 'weather doesn't matter' line of thinking) because it's very dry up here and cold. 
 
Good luck finding something that works for you, Selly.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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